Intraop hemor/hemtom of the spleen comp oth procedure

This code signifies the occurrence of bleeding or a collection of blood within or around the spleen that develops during a surgical procedure other than a splenectomy. It represents an acute, unintended complication arising during the operative phase.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates intraoperative hemorrhage or hematoma of the spleen as a complication during a non-splenectomy surgical intervention. This typically requires operative reports detailing the bleeding, its management, and its location within the spleen, occurring during the current surgical encounter.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the primary procedure performed.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "intraoperative" and "spleen" to differentiate from postoperative or other organ complications.
• Do not use this code if the hemorrhage or hematoma is a planned part of the procedure or if the primary procedure is a splenectomy.